Magic: The Gathering

Spitfire Handler

Onslaught 236 • uncommon

Set: Onslaught
Collector number: 236
Rarity: Uncommon
Mana cost: 1 generic mana red mana
Type: Creature
Colors: Red
Artist: Jim Nelson
Market price: $0.19

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What it's worth

$0.19market price via TCGplayer · Aug 20, 2026$0.15 – $0.19 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As an uncommon creature from the Onslaught set, this card serves as a thematic piece that captures the tactical flavor of its series. Collectors value such cards for their specific place within the game's evolving mechanical history and the distinct visual style provided by the artist.

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What it does

This creature can't block creatures with power greater than this creature's power.

red mana: This creature gets +1/+0 until end of turn.

"Wait 'til Toggo sees this!"

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernNot legal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
BrawlNot legal
HistoricNot legal
TimelessNot legal
Penny DreadfulLegal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

The Spitfire Handler was released in 2002 as part of the Onslaught expansion for Magic: The Gathering. Set in the plane of Otaria, the expansion focused heavily on tribal themes and the return of the morph mechanic, reflecting a period where Wizards of the Coast was emphasizing complex creature-based synergies. This card specifically depicts the goblin-led mechanical forces characteristic of the set's aggressive red factions.

The artwork was commissioned from illustrator Jim Nelson, known for his distinctively gritty and detailed fantasy aesthetic. Nelson’s design for the Spitfire Handler captures the frantic, volatile nature of goblin engineering through a focus on the tactile textures of the contraption and the chaotic expression of the creature. Upon release, the card was viewed primarily as a functional uncommon, valued by players for its niche utility within specialized goblin tribal decks rather than as a centerpiece of the format.

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